First Ever Live-Action 'Scooby-Doo' TV Series Officially Picked Up at Netflix, Details Revealed!

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The first Scooby-Doo live-action series has been given the green light at Netflix! While there have been live-action movies, this marks the first time the popular IP will get the live-action treatment in the television space. Greg Berlanti will executive produce alongside his producing partner Sarah Schechter and Leigh London Redman through Berlanti Productions’ overall deal with Warner Bros Television. Keep reading to find out more… The news comes a year after it was revealed the live-action series was in the works.

Here’s a synopsis: A modern reimagining of the iconic mystery-solving group of teens and their very special dog. During their final summer at camp, old friends Shaggy and Daphne get embroiled in a haunting mystery surrounding a lonely lost Great Dane puppy that may have been a witness to a supernatural murder.

Together with the pragmatic and scientific townie, Velma, and the strange, but ever so handsome new kid, Freddy, they set out to solve the case that is pulling each of them into a creepy nightmare that threatens to expose all of their secrets. Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg will serve as showrunners, writers and executive producers. “One of my first and favorite jobs in Hollywood was sitting with Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera while they signed animation cells. Josh and Scott and everyone at Midnight Radio have crafted a story that captures their amazing spirits and their genius creation.

We are grateful to them and everyone at Warners and Netflix for the partnership in helping bring this iteration of Scooby-Doo to life!” Greg Berlanti shared in a statement.